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Ballades for the Piano (Piano Solo). By Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). Edited by Rafael Joseffy. For Piano. Piano Collection. Romantic Period. SMP Level 10 (Advanced). Collection. Standard notation, fingerings, introductory text and thematic index (does not include words to the songs). 59 pages. G. Schirmer #LB31. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50252210).

ISBN 0634069985. With standard notation, fingerings, introductory text and thematic index (does not include words to the songs). Romantic Period. 9x12 inches.

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Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.

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Location: from San Marco d'Alunzio

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

May 16, 2008

Just by a chance

When I started over studying the piano my sister sent me lots of Chopin's works. How could have I not payed some attention to the G minor ballade my sister put for a mistake into the envelope? Performing the first page was as simple as touching. I can't forget a...

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Location: from San Pedro, CA

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

February 5, 2008

Still down..but not out.

I am a very senior citizen still attempting to play this ballade and other pieces by the same composer. While I am well aware that it is (and will continue to be) beyond my reach I enjoy getting back into the ring with it and fantasizing...I coulda been a contendah......

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5 star rating

Location: from Pennsylvania

September 29, 2006

Chopin at his best

The ballades of chopin are his among his most beautiful and mature pieces. The edition is wonderful as well as the binding. The best ballades are his Premeire and Quatrieme ballades

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August 10, 2005

Beautiful Ballades

Chopin's ballades are among his most memorable and fabulous compositions and I simply love to hear them and perform them. At first glance they look overwhelmingly difficult, but I found them to be surprisingly easy after a bit of practice. Now I've nearly learned the entire 3rd and 4th ballades...

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